COMPOSITION Wow. Though I'm by no means a portrait photographer myself, this photo strikes me as an outstanding composition. I believe you have achieved a perfect crop on her face - not too close, not too far. Lovely detail visible, beautiful facial expression, soft lovely tones, understated background that blends perfectly with the color scheme, etc. I honestly can't think of a single recommendation for change or improvement.
TECHNIQUE Again, I'm at a loss to be critical. I love your lighting and the exquisite play of shadow and light. Focus looks flawless. Beautiful texture visible in the skin and fabric. An unbelievably well-done job. The predominant opinion (besides loving your photo) was to brighten it up a bit. Taking another look myself, I guess I could agree that lightening _might_ improve, but I was hesitant to recommend that myself because I liked your lighting so much. Maybe an opinion, but I like your judgement on this.
OVERALL IMPACT As with all well-done portraits, there is considerable impact. This is a beautiful girl captured beautifully. Her face radiates personality and charm. Her smile suggests barely restrained elation or joy. I look at her and am filled with wonder: who is she, what's she thinking, what's her story? Your title (the only clue you give to your own motivation) enhances the wonder. Ah, her mother's daughter. "Like" her mother. Your picture manages to communicate much about family, love, bonds, etc. It's a rare picture that can communicate a connection like that.
Your model is precious and you have done such a great job capturing her personality and her beauty. Love the details in her eyes and the nice soft lighting. (10)
This is lovely, I like the tight crop, and the the side light. I can imagine that some will say it needs more light, but I don't think so, I think the lighting is perfect for the subject.
This is beautiful and, to me, exactly what a person wants in a child's portrait. The lighting is great, the pose natural and her eyes and gentle smile are winners! congrats on a super foto. 10.
I like the skin tones. For me, I wonder how this would look with a bit more of the shadows cropped out from the left side of the photo. I like the matching muted green background and her shirt strap.
Oh, I love this shot, but I wish it were a little brighter! The expression on her face is priceless, the deep shadows on the left work well. You have a perfect sense of how to crop, I could go on... But I think a little tweak upward in curves to bring up the mids would have helped. Great shot!
Very nice! I like that she is looking in the same direction her face is pointed and I like that there is even lighting on her face with the left side darker. Very nice portrait that doesn't look like a candid.
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